Burgess Owens U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Burgess Owens U.S. House of Representatives from Utah's 4th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Burgess Owens, currently serving in the U.S. Congress and representing Utah’s 4th District, recently addressed several significant issues through his social media posts. Owens, who assumed office in 2021, has been vocal on topics ranging from government accountability to educational reforms. His career background includes being born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1951, and holding a BS degree from the University of Miami since 1974.
In a post dated April 17, 2025, Owens criticized AmeriCorps, claiming it "has failed eight straight audits, misused billions in taxpayer funds, and refused to meet even the most basic accountability standards." He expressed support for President Trump's efforts, stating, "President Trump is cleaning up the mess."
On April 18, 2025, Owens voiced his support for the Republican Party's efforts to make education more accessible. He asserted, "The Republican Party’s ECCA will ensure that every child — regardless of race, creed, color, or ZIP code — has access to the American Dream." Owens thanked colleagues like @RepJasonSmith and @RepAdrianSmith for their contributions to this education initiative.
Further emphasizing educational reform, Owens posted later the same day, "Texas is leading. Now it’s time for DC to follow." He promoted the Educational Choice for Children Act, which he claims "puts parents back in charge and gives every student a chance to succeed — no matter where they live." Owens elicits a vision where all states could embrace educational choice.
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